Athlos Jefferson Parish

Minutes

AAJP Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday May 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Location

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish

979 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056

 

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Directors Present

A. Acuna, J. Holmes, J. Washington, J. Wright, N. Anthony, P. Boutte, V. McCoy

Directors Absent

M. Caparotta, T. Burns

Ex Officio Members Present

T. Harrison (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

T. Harrison (remote)

Guests Present

B. Bressler (remote), C. Brooks (remote), T. Tate (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Holmes called a meeting of the board of directors of Athlos Jefferson Parish to order on Wednesday May 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Pledge of Allegiance

D.

Athlos Mission & Vision

E.

Call for Conflict of Interest

There were no conflicts indicated.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Agenda

V. McCoy made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
A. Acuna seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes

V. McCoy made a motion to approve the minutes from AAJP Board Meeting on 04-08-26.
A. Acuna seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

IV. Administrative Reports

A.

CEO/CFO/COO Report

Dr. Bressler offered answers to any questions on the board dashboard or financial report.

 

Dr. Bressler shared the results of the staff and parent spring stakeholder survey.  The student results are still in progress.

B.

School Leader Report

Ms. Harrison shared that they are in the middle of LEAP testing.  They have completed DIBLES and are awaiting ELPT data.

 

They are preparing for end of year activities primarily for kindergarten and 8th grade along with test fest activities.

 

Mr. McCoy inquired about the placement of staff for next year.

 

Dr. Holmes asked for a list of all dates and times for end of year activities in case board members would like to attend.

V. Committee Reports

A.

Academic Committee Report

Mr. McCoy shared that they invited the CAO of YACS to attend and shared the current academic data for the school to prepare YACS to best serve our students next year.

 

Mr. Acuna inquired about the curriculum differences between the two schools.  Ms. Harrison confirmed that Math & ELA curriculum will be different.

B.

Finance Committee Report

Ms. Anthony shared that the committee reviewed the ongoing monthly financials.  They also clarified that the cancellations with our vendors was completed.

C.

Executive Committee Report

Dr. Holmes shared that the Athlos Board Officers met with the YACS Board President and Executive Team to share where we were at on some large transition items and check for aligned understanding.  These items included:  inventory, records & the building transfer and branding change.

VI. Discussion

A.

Charter Transition Process

Ms. Germain Gilson shared that she stopped by the school last week and wanted to share that she was really impressed that learning was still taking place, transitions were strong.  She also shared that Mr. Reid had been in contact with her about the inventory and options for those.  She also wanted to share that this Board has been exceptional and very committed to the students of this school.

The school attorney Lee Reid shared an update on the next steps in the process for the school closure and building transition.  

VII. Action Items

A.

Review and approval of Assumption and Assignment Agreement

J. Washington made a motion to approve the Resolution for Assumption and Assignment Agreement.
P. Boutte seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Acuna
Aye
J. Holmes
Aye
P. Boutte
Aye
T. Burns
Absent
V. McCoy
Aye
J. Washington
Aye
N. Anthony
Aye
M. Caparotta
Absent
J. Wright
Aye

B.

Review and approval of dissolution resolutions

V. McCoy made a motion to approve the Resolution for the Secretary's Certificate Liquidator Agreement.
A. Acuna seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Washington
Aye
J. Holmes
Aye
M. Caparotta
Absent
J. Wright
Aye
N. Anthony
Aye
P. Boutte
Aye
A. Acuna
Aye
T. Burns
Absent
V. McCoy
Aye
N. Anthony made a motion to approve the Resolution for the Secretary's Certificate Contracts & Services Retention.
J. Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Holmes
Aye
P. Boutte
Aye
T. Burns
Absent
N. Anthony
Aye
J. Washington
Aye
V. McCoy
Aye
M. Caparotta
Absent
A. Acuna
Aye
J. Wright
Aye

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Financial Disclosures due May 15th

B.

Final Board Gathering June 3rd

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Holmes